Find out how popular the last name Capezza is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Capezza.

Capezza, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Capezza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Capezza in America

Capezza is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Capezza surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Capezza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Capezza to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Capezza

The surname Capezza originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "capezza," which means "halter" or "headstall," referring to a piece of equipment used to control horses. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in equestrian activities or related professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Capezza surname can be found in the historical records of the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. The name appears in various municipal documents and archives from the 14th and 15th centuries, indicating its presence in this area during that time period.

In the late 16th century, a notable individual named Antonio Capezza (1550-1628) was a prominent Neapolitan architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Sant'Elmo.

Another historical figure bearing the Capezza surname was Girolamo Capezza (1615-1692), a celebrated Baroque painter from Naples. His works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from classical mythology, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

During the 18th century, the Capezza family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples. One member, Francesco Capezza (1720-1790), served as a high-ranking military officer and diplomat, representing the Kingdom's interests in various European courts.

In the field of literature, Giuseppe Capezza (1827-1896) was a renowned Neapolitan poet and playwright. His works, which often celebrated the culture and traditions of his native region, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition throughout Italy.

It is worth noting that the Capezza surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. These include the town of Capezzano and the village of Capezzano Pianore, both located in the province of Salerno.

While the Capezza surname is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history, with notable individuals contributing to various fields such as architecture, art, literature, and military service over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Capezza

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Capezza.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Capezza was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Capezza has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Capezza was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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